At a Glance
Median Income
$99,583
$38,660 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
Zillow: $247,528
Median Rent
$575/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
1,920/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Buffalo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buffalo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buffalo residents earn a median household income of $99,583 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,660. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 480 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buffalo is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,528. Median rent is $575/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Buffalo reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,920/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Buffalo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,583
Per Capita$38,660
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$19,105M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$575
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$247,528
Housing Units73
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property1,920/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain23.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,202 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Buffalo was founded in 1878.
The median home in Buffalo was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Hector International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 480 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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